Edibles (Kitchen) Agent - 2nd Shift

Crescolabs; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) match program

Paid holidays and time off

Employee discount program

Job summary

Cresco Labs is looking for an Edibles Product Agent in Joliet, Illinois. The successful candidate will support production and packaging of cannabis-infused products. Responsibilities include prepping, cleaning, and operating machinery as well as ensuring quality control throughout the production process.

This position requires two years of experience in a production environment, with strong task management and attention to detail. Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(K) match.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in general production or a regulated field.
• Experience in a production-heavy kitchen is a plus.
• Demonstrates understanding of recipes and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily production of cannabis-infused food products.
• Understand and execute batch production as assigned.
• Collaborate with kitchen lead for manufacturing standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues.
• Train in food safety and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Task management skills

Attention to detail

Food production understanding

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am

Job Summary

Cresco Labs is seeking an Edibles Product Agent for our growing facility. The Edibles Product Agent is responsible for cross‑functional support of production and packaging for our infused edible products. The Agent completes tasks assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor and Packaging Supervisor. Carry out day‑to‑day tasks including prepping, cleaning, cooking, labeling, wrapping and operating basic production and packaging machinery. Produce and package edibles in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.

Core Job Duties

• Assist kitchen staff in the daily production of cannabis‑infused food products using commercial machinery.
• Understand and execute batch production as assigned by Department Leadership – Learn and continuously improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen lead to adhere to manufacturing formula standard operating procedures, ensuring both potency and homogenization.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that may cause damaged edibles ensuring quality control.
• Train in food safety/sanitation and maintain a clean and safe production environment.
• Assist, when needed, in labeling, packaging and tracking edibles for final sale.
• Maintain a clean and safe production facility.
• Ensure personal hygiene is acceptable under standards set by Cresco Labs before performing any production activities by washing hands, donning personal protective equipment, changing clothes, etc.
• Complete the sanitation of production equipment and tools including workspace, production and packaging equipment, cookware and appliances.
• Assist, when needed, in cross‑departmental training and task completion.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

• Two years of experience in a general production, preferably a regulated field producing for human consumption. Or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above‑described duties.
• Experience in a production‑heavy kitchen is a plus.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of recipes, food production and kitchen sanitation.
• Strong and effective task‑management skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Attention to detail – ability to monitor basic kitchen production in process, package and label in a precise manner.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

Benefits

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full‑time or part‑time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range: $20 – $20 USD

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.